The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an urgent 'Do Not Eat' warning and product recall for two popular flavours of crisps sold across the United Kingdom. Consumers are being urged to check their cupboards immediately due to a serious undeclared allergen risk.
Which Products Are Affected?
The recall involves two specific products manufactured by Calbee Group UK. The company has withdrawn its Hot and Spicy Chips and its Pizza Chips from sale nationwide. This action is a direct response to the discovery of ingredients not declared on the packaging, which could pose a severe health threat to individuals with certain allergies.
Specific Allergen Risks and Batch Details
Testing revealed that components within the crisps contained hidden allergens. The Hot and Spicy Chips were found to contain mustard, while the Pizza Chips contained celery. Neither of these allergens was listed on the product labels.
The recall for the Hot and Spicy variety covers both the 55g and 105g packet sizes. Consumers should look for packets with best before dates up to and including June 5, 2026.
For the Pizza flavour, the recall only affects the 55g packet size. This withdrawal includes all dates up to April 28, 2026.
What Should Consumers Do Now?
The FSA's instruction is clear: anyone who has purchased these products, particularly those with a confirmed allergy to mustard or celery, must not eat them. Consuming the crisps could trigger a dangerous and potentially severe allergic reaction.
Instead, customers should return the affected packets to the store where they were bought to receive a full refund. No receipt is required for this safety recall.
In a statement, Calbee UK confirmed the precautionary recall, noting that while it believes the risk to the general public is low, it takes product integrity extremely seriously. Customers seeking further information can contact the company's customer service team on 0330 660 0015.
This incident highlights the critical importance of accurate food labelling for the safety of millions of Britons living with food allergies. Always check packaging and heed official FSA alerts.
